In some schools, iPods are required listening

By Winnie Hu
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In some schools, iPods are required listening

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While many school systems are banning iPods, some are also trying to co-opt the devices to help students learn subjects from French to chemistry.
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Another stupid liberal idea.
by lingsun October 9, 2007 5:19 PM PDT: Give away iPods at tax payers' expense? What a bunch of morons.; Reply to this comment

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by mac305 November 18, 2007 2:18 PM PST: And another stupid conservative comment.; Reply to this comment

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